The men will be appearing before magistrates in Basildon tomorrow morning.

Superintendent Justin Smith said: "This appears to have been a well planned burglary which has resulted in a number of arrests following some excellent work by the public and police in the early hours of the morning."

Detectives are continuing to investigate a burglary at a jewellers in Derwent Parade, South Ockendon, and ask anyone with information to contact them at Grays CID on 101.